Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
766,000 people
Population growth rate
1.8 %
Age distribution
0-14: 20%, 15-64: 75%, 65+: 5% %
Household size
4.5 people
Household composition
Families: 70%, Singles: 25%, Others: 5% %
Education levels
High school: 40%, Bachelor’s: 35%, Postgraduate: 15%, Other: 10% %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
120,000 AED/year
Employment rate
92 %
Job growth
2.5 %
Dominant industries
Education, Healthcare, Retail, Construction
Cost of living index
85 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
15,000 AED/year
Disposable income
90,000 AED/year
Spending behavior by category
Apparel: 30%, Dining: 25%, Electronics: 20% %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
Malls: 40%, Local shops: 50%, Hypermarkets: 10% %
Number of competitors
150 businesses
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Carrefour, Lulu, Zara
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs
50,000 AED/year
Property values
2,500 AED/sq.m
Zoning laws
Commercial zones well-defined
Business permits
Streamlined process
Availability of retail space
1,000,000 sq.m
Proximity to major roads
High
Public transportation access
Moderate
Parking availability
Ample
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
10,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
60 %
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
9 AM-5 PM: 70%, Shift work: 30% %
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
Malls: 60%, Local markets: 30%, Online: 10% %
Brand affinity
Luxury: 20%, Value: 50%, Local: 30% %
Consumer loyalty
High
Entertainment and leisure trends
Cinema: 40%, Dining: 30%, Parks: 20% %
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
1,200 incidents/100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
0.5 %
Public safety measures
CCTV, security patrols
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
5,000 AED/tourist
Tourist footfall
500,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Al Ain Food Festival, Camel Racing
Seasonal attractions
Winter: 60%, Summer: 40% %
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
10 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
75 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
1,500,000 sq.ft
Retail space per capita
1.95 sq.ft/person
Projected growth in retail space
3 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Al Ain Square Expansion
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share distribution
Carrefour: 35%, Lulu: 30%, Al Ain Coop: 20% %
Consumer spending patterns
Grocery: 40%, Apparel: 25%, Electronics: 15% %
Grocery expenditure trends
5 %
Luxury retail performance
Moderate
Top mall shopping preferences
Al Ain Mall: 50%, Bawadi Mall: 30% %
Shopping trips to other cities
15 %
Key drivers for mall visits
Dining: 40%, Shopping: 35%, Entertainment: 25% %
Preferred brand categories
Value fashion: 50%, Luxury fashion: 20%, Electronics: 20% %
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
4 malls
Total retail footfall
10,000,000 visits/year
Retail market gaps
Luxury retail, Specialty stores
Trade area population
1,000,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air: 40%, Enclosed: 60% %
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
Moderate
Walkability score
60 index
Road infrastructure & car access
High
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential: 50%, Commercial: 30%, Green spaces: 20% %